How to Pronounce "antipsychotic"
word
ˌæn.ti.saɪˈkɑ.tɪk
an-tee-sy-KAH-tik
ˌæntɪsaɪkˈɒtɪk
an-tee-sy-KOT-ik
Definition
A medicine used to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia and severe bipolar disorder by helping to control symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæn.ti.saɪˈkɑ.tɪk
British English
ˌæntɪsaɪkˈɒtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-tee-sy-KAH-tik
UK
an-tee-sy-KOT-ik
Listen in Context
The doctor prescribed an antipsychotic for her condition.
Many antipsychotics help reduce hallucinations.
He started taking an antipsychotic last month.
Switching to a new antipsychotic helped control his symptoms better.